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Stilted Super Rugby Pacific kicks off exactly when needed

Super Rugby Pacific is finally here - even it's not quite in the format everyone was hoping for.

Coronation of Josh Lord has jumbled the pecking order of NZ's locks

Spare a thought for the likes of Mitch Dunshea, Quinten Strange and Pari Pari Parkinson.

Springbok prop idol Trevor Nyakane revelling in his French leave

Trevor Nyakane may have won a World Cup and a Lions Series but after a move to French aristocrats Racing 92, his ambition remains …

The big asterisk for the Crusaders in 2022

The Crusaders have often struggled without Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf.

Six Nations: Marcus Smith sparkles but sterner tests await

The Six Nations delivers on thrills and spills as England and Wales rebound, while only France can win the elusive Grand Slam...

Career-defining season ahead for former All Black Josh Ioane

The upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season could reinvigorate Josh Ioane's All Blacks career.

'If we win, I would cry': Paolo Garbisi on fashion, law and England

Paolo Garbisi was 14 when Italy last won a Six Nations match. The fly-half starlet talks fashion, family, France and facing Englan…

Wayne Pivac: 'We owe it to ourselves and our public to put on a better display.'

Wales were humbled out in Dublin admidst disquiet at home, and Wayne Pivac has said his squad owe the Welsh fans a performance aga…

Why did England's attack struggle in the Calcutta Cup?

England, normally so efficient on attack, struggled to crack the Scottish defence in Edinburgh.

Ireland have the world's best attack with Johnny Sexton at No 10

If you enjoy beautiful rugby, Ireland are the team to watch - especially with Johnny Sexton at the helm.

Six Nations: Scotland dare to dream

Can Scotland's best squad in a generation rise to the occasion?

Scotland are being talked up by those in the know as serious contenders, a side that England should respect and even fear but hope…